A consultation on an active travel scheme for Bath which would see the installation of more than 6km of cycling routes, with the loss of around 200 parking spaces, has been extended.
How some of the changes could look | Image © B&NES Council
Bath & North East Somerset Council invited residents, businesses and visitors in mid-October to share their views on the proposed Bath Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Links (BWWCL) scheme.
It is extending the closing date to midnight on Monday 2nd December.
The local authority says the consultation has received a large number of responses already, but the consultation is being extended to ensure as many people as possible take part.
Comprising of four routes, BWWCL aims to improve active travel options across Bath, creating more than 6.2km of cycling routes through advisory lanes, dedicated spaces and quiet routes.
It will also provide significant improvements, such as upgraded crossings and more convenient and safer options for walking and wheeling.
A map of the proposed routes in Bath | Image © B&NES Council
The BWWCL scheme is part of the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements (CRSTS) programme, and is designed to connect key areas within Bath through a network of dedicated cycle lanes, advisory routes and improved pedestrian paths.
The four routes included in the scheme are:
- Weston to Bath City Centre
- Links to Royal United Hospital
- Oldfield School to Newbridge Hill
- City Centre to Kennet & Avon Canal
BWWCL seeks to rebalance how road space is used across the city by prioritising active modes of transport to reduce congestion and improve air quality.
Councillor Sarah Warren, cabinet member for climate emergency and sustainable travel, said: “Thank you to everyone who has taken part in the consultation to date.
“While we have received a lot of feedback, we have decided to extend the consultation to Monday 2nd December to give as many people as possible the chance to have their say.
“The scheme proposes changes to the allocation of road space, including a reduction in on-street car parking in some areas, and gathering feedback from the community is paramount to its successful delivery.”
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is responsible for distributing the UK Government’s City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) funds to viable schemes in the region.
You can take part in the consultation here.
